Just bought a flip kit, ready to get er in but one problem...

[Sock]

Nice I would notch the frame for more axle travel. Some heavy duty shorter shocks I got some Gabriel guardian 82003. Ride smooth same length as the beltech drop nitro shocks. And are about 20.00 at autozone.

don't have access to anything to notch the frame yet soon. won't shorter shocks make the frame closer to the axle?

well when you get a chance and notch it. The shocks are only about 3 inches shorter than stocks. The shocks are not that strong where they pull on the axle, shocks only reduce the spring hop and also to reduce the impact of the road conditions.

alright, how much clearance should i be looking for from my axle to the frame for when i notch it?

[SkinnyG]

Depends how much of a gambler you are.  I don't like cutting more than half the frame rail away, and I always plate the inside. You can always purchase a bolt-in notch.

[Sock]

Depends how much of a gambler you are.  I don't like cutting more than half the frame rail away, and I always plate the inside. You can always purchase a bolt-in notch.

that notch looks nice, im asking like clearance wise axle to frame how many inches i should be looking for. i just dont wanna Heck anything up real bad lol

[SkinnyG]

I recognize what you are asking.  You want as much travel as you can get.  It's better to have too much travel than not enough.  Don't shoot for a minimum available travel, shot for a maximum notch, and hope it is enough.

Theoretically, you should have the same travel from the axle tube to the frame as you have from the top of the pumpkin to the underside of the bed.  BUT, you will want more travel on the sides for when you are cornering hard AND hit a bump.  Cut as deep as you dare.  I don't cut more than half, but others do. 

Do some google-foo and see what pictures shake up.  Mini-notch, pipe-notch, and c-notch are common terms for this.

[Sock]

Alright thanks for all your help! really appreciate it now i shall do some go0o0oglin